February 2026 Source: Police.uk
TA23 Crime Intelligence Report
TA23 recorded 57 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 50.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 103.6% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
57trending_up +50.0% vs last month
Crime Rate
9.62per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
299
Within TA23 district
Somerset West and Taunton
5,923
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Way Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| Whitecroft Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Possession of weapons: 1 | 5 |
| Egrove Way Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Batallers Lane Map | total: 4 Public order: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 3 Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| Wristland Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 3 Public order: 1 Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| Townsend Map | total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Brendon Road Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
19
33.3%
Anti-social Behaviour
10
17.5%
Public Order
7
12.3%
Shoplifting
7
12.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
8.8%
Other Theft
3
5.3%
Weapons Possession
1
1.8%
Vehicle Crime
1
1.8%
Robbery
1
1.8%
Drug Offences
1
1.8%
Burglary
1
1.8%
Other Crime
1
1.8%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +50.0%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +103.6%
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